Archives

Night fishing is in many ways – exactly the same as fishing during the day, when it comes to structures, lures, tactics and such. Yet, it does pose some unique issues for handling the landing and release of hooked fish. As with the fishing itself, every step of the process is made a little more […]

Share this:

I’ll take a muskie anyway I can get one – whatever the method, if it results in a successful catch and release of a nice muskie, I’m all for it. And while I guess my favorite lure to use overall would be a jerk bait, nothing compares to seeing the surface of the water pushed […]

Share this:

I’ll start this topic off with a strong opinion that I have – there is no reason to keep a muskie. If you’re looking for a meal, there are easier fish to catch to put food on the table. If you want a mount for the wall, get a replica. Today’s replica mounts look better […]

Share this:

The basics can never be emphasized enough. In the act of fish-catching, it is not the bells, whistles, tricks, twists, scents or latest lures that really matter. Gadgets help. And, at times, fish readily bite gadgets. Most are legitimate tools, really … but the promises for success associated with them often blind anglers to what […]

Share this:

One thing you learn very early on when you live “Up North”, is that winter gives you plenty of time to ponder and reflect on things you might not normally spend much time thinking about (and I am certainly not immune). For instance; what effect does lure colour have on fish – muskies in particular? […]

Share this:

There’s times every season where your stinger or trailer hook does most of the hooking. It might be a little treble used with a jig and minnow or a large, single hook on a spinnerbait. Knowing how to best rig stinger hooks is a valuable skill. You can buy pre-tied ones or make your own. […]

Share this:

Right about now Sandy is ripping her way north, and as far inland as Ontario out to the Atlantic coast, people are battin’ down the hatches preparing to wait her out. Trees bending outside, waking groggy, coffee in hand, the warm basement fire dries any thoughts of bitter, damp cold. Sitting down at my desk, […]

Share this:

By Pete Maina I’m just a lucky guy I guess. First, a great friend and guide in my home area of Hayward, Wisconsin, Bill (Fuzzy) Shumway, years back, took the sonar-lure concept and made it bigger – muskie sized. I remember pondering the whole thing when he first showed me the Fuzzy Duzzit while fishing […]

Share this:

by Rob Rice My brother and I had the chance to fish Lac Seul last week with Ben Beattie. The target was big muskies. We had a little time to try the rivers but there was not much happening and time was short. We split the 1600km drive over 2 days and had some snow […]

Share this:

This is topic that I really wanted to cover. The excessive heat experienced throughout the country this summer has spawned a lot of discussion among muskie anglers (and anglers of other species as well) regarding the mortality of big fish released in high temps and rough conditions. If you’ve read any of my works over […]

Share this:

By Pete Maina As a timeframe, late fall is definitely the most consistent producer of big muskies. History proves it. It continues. They are heaviest at this time of year too, carrying partially developed eggs. The “feedbag” phenomenon is somewhat overrated – as fall muskies spend plenty of time not-feeding too, though we’ll never be […]

Share this:

Those that know me know that I am not the most technologically savvy individual on the planet. However, when it comes to fishing electronics and using them to find key fishing areas and fish, I have adapted and I must say it has increased my understanding of the Muskie’s environment and movements more than I […]

The Ontario Fishing Network E-Magazine is published throughout a year. Our magazine is geared to any angler who enjoys fishing of any type in the wonderfully diverse province of Ontario. Editorial Submissions: We welcome query letters, but assume no responsibility for unsolicited materials. Subscriptions: Subscriptions are FREE of charge and delivered via email. You can subscribe HERE! Privacy Policy: Unlike other publications We NEVER make our subscribers list (your email address) available to any other companies. Advertising: If you are interested in advertising please email us. Circulation – 14,000 email subscribers, 1,000 Facebook Followers. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material without prior written permission strictly prohibited.